e-Discovery& Litigation
Leading Digital Forensic Consultants since 1999
Trusted by public and private sector organisations for computer forensics, electronic discovery, disaster management & emergency data loss.
Expertise
Fields Associates are widely recognised as one of the UK’s chief providers of eDisclosure and litigation support services and have assisted solicitors, barristers, government agencies, blue-chip corporations and many other prestigious, high-profile clients. We have been providing such services for more than 20 years and possess considerable experience as a result.
We are a completely independent digital consultancy firm and are able to analyse any relevant media whilst causing zero disruption to your organisation. Analysis can be completed in any of our offices throughout the UK or on-site if necessary.
Compliance
Fields Associates comply with the regulations that govern the collection and analysis of data and have robust, approved procedures in place to ensure that any evidence gleaned from your media remains both intact and admissible.
Putting the principles of proven Methodologies to work
01 Preserve the Integrity of the Findings.
Fields Associates has unparalleled experience in the collection and preservation of data and will ensure that any media it analyses is mirrored prior to being analysed.02 Minimise Disruption.
To minimise disruption, we can collect out of hours, analyse data onsite or only secure only the files/folders that you wish to preserve.03 Discretion is Key!
Our collection services are discreet, swift and will be tailored to meet your business’ needs.
04 Quick Feedback.
Prior to preparing a report, we provide our clients with access to the data that we have gleaned from the relevant media.05 Maintain Client Contact.
In order to ensure that all salient data is reviewed, we will work with you, determine where vital data is held and filter out superfluous files.06 Accurate Costings.
Following the location of all relevant data, Fields Associates will provide you with a detailed estimation of costs and the time of delivery.
In order to ensure that all salient data is reviewed, we will work with you, determine where vital data is held and filter out superfluous files. We can also determine data’s relevancy via a variety of measurable and identifiable metrics including, but not limited to, file type, creator, timeframes etc. Following the location of all relevant data, Fields Associates will provide you with a detailed estimation of costs and the time of delivery.
Review and Report
Once relevant data has been reviewed and identified, Fields Associates will discuss the information with our clients. Our internal systems allow them access to this data so that they can further scrutinise the documents utilising a range of forensic tools:
- Redaction — Our systems allow permitted users in our client’s organisation to link documents, highlight portions of text and omit protected information. Settings allow selected individuals to approve of any redactions before a report is produced.
- Labelling — Our systems can label documents directing legal advisors or others to salient points facilitation quick identification of relevant data.
- Indexing — Our systems can assign statuses to documents as well as attribute specific users access to them only.
The Review Process
Dedicated Case Manager
Fields Associates recognises the importance of transparency and communication that’s why every one of our clients is assigned a case manager, who will serve as their sole point of contact, throughout proceedings.
This individual will proactively manage your eDisclosure project, ensuring that resources are correctly allocated and that deadlines are met.
Furthermore, this individual will manage access to your online accounts and track each individual user’s activity to the extent that they are able to produce a detailed and reproducible audit trail.